A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated offence in relation to an incident in a match between Chelsea and Manchester United last week.

The Metropolitan police said the man was arrested after attending a police station in west London by appointment.

The incident in question took place at Stamford Bridge last week (Picture: Getty)

‘He was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated Section 4a Public Order Act offence and currently remains in custody at the west London police station,’ Scotland Yard said.

‘Inquiries continue.’

Police had been investigating claims of racist behaviour at Stamford Bridge on October 31 when television pictures appeared to show a spectator in the Chelsea end making a racist gesture towards a Manchester United player.

Chelsea, who won the Capital One Cup tie 5-4 after extra-time, have also announced a probe into the incident.